The Country of the Dwarfs by Paul B. Du Chaillu
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"The Country of the Dwarfs" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventurous expedition through Africa as he seeks to explore the land inhabited by the mysterious "Dwarfs" or Pygmies. With his background as an explorer and naturalist, Du Chaillu's account promises rigorous observations of the cultures and environments he encounters." "At the start of the narrative, Paul Du
Chaillu prepares for an ambitious journey to Africa aboard his schooner, the Mentor, with Captain Vardon. The section details his meticulous packing of supplies and equipment, including clothes for five years, scientific instruments, and presents for local tribes. Following a successful voyage, Du Chaillu arrives at the Commi country, where he reunites with old friends and navigates the changes that have occurred in his absence, setting the stage for his explorations into the interior where he aims to meet the Dwarfs." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05009147 |
| Title | The Country of the Dwarfs |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlos Colón, Princeton Theological Seminary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Africa, West -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Negrillos |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48643 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48643-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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